Founded in 1994, Riverhead Books is a boutique literary imprint that publishes urgent, unheard voices worldwide, including award-winning literary fiction and bestselling nonfiction writers.  Throughout its history, Riverhead has been dedicated to publishing extraordinary groundbreaking, unique writers. Riverhead’s books and authors have won or been finalists for Pulitzer Prizes, National Book Awards, National Book Critic Circle Awards, MacArthur Genius Awards, Hurston Wright Legacy Awards, Dayton Literary Peace Prizes, and numerous other distinctions. Some of Riverhead’s recent bestsellers include The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride and Enchantment by Katherine May.
 
The Riverhead publicity team seeks a Publicity Assistant to support two Senior Publicity Managers. The position requires excellent time management and prioritization skills and strong attention to detail. Successful candidates will skillfully perform regular administrative duties while also demonstrating the ability to take initiative and exercise independent and creative thinking where needed. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with distinguished authors such as Patricia Lockwood, James Nestor, Álvaro Enrigue, Meghan O’Rourke, Olga Tokarczuk, and Carlo Rovelli and be involved in campaigns on a wide scale variety of hardcover and paperback titles.

Specific responsibilities include:   

• Providing general administrative support, including mailings, processing invoices, filing, billings, expense reports, ordering supplies, etc.
• Scheduling, coordinating, and contributing original content to the Riverhead Books social media platforms.
• Drafting press materials, including press releases, pitch and galley letters, interview alerts, quote sheets, etc.
• Liaising with bookstores to organize author events.
• Coordinating travel and other arrangements for major author tours and creating detailed tour schedules for campaigns.
• Maintaining media clips, press contacts, and detailed logs of book campaigns in an internal database system.
• Attending book events and taking authors to media interviews.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:   

• Strong interest in publicity and book publishing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent organizational skills and superb attention to detail
• Timely follow-up over email and phone while navigating different communication styles
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs of books and supplies
• Active working knowledge of social media and an interest in following book trends is a plus
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Canva is a plus but not a requirement (training available)

The Penguin Random House national headquarters is located in New York City. This is an onsite position, requiring four days a week at our 1745 Broadway location.

The salary for this position is $51,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.      

Applications for this role will be accepted through November 14 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

 Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 284241